DE102012112155B4 - Device for receiving and controlled removal of liquid waste - Google Patents

Abstract

Device (10) for receiving and controlled removal of liquid exudates from a vagina, comprising: a) a collecting container (12) for receiving and collecting the liquid excretions; a1) wherein the collecting container (12) is designed as a hollow body with a longitudinal axis, which is closed by two ends; a2) wherein the collecting container (12) has a maximum outer diameter perpendicular to its longitudinal axis of 20 to 30 mm; a3) wherein the collecting container (12) has an outer wall into which a plurality of bores (18) are made so that the liquid waste can penetrate into the collecting container (12); a4) wherein the bores (18) made in the outer wall of the collecting container (12) have a diameter of 0.8 mm to 1.5 mm; b) a shaft (14) fixedly connected to the collecting container (12), b1), the shaft (14) or a ventilation pipe (30) having a first end through one of the ends of the collecting container (12) along the longitudinal axis of the collecting container (12 ) partially protrudes into the collecting container (12); b2) no bores (18) being made in the outer wall at the end of the collecting container (12) opposite the shaft; c) with a handle (16) which is fixed to the opposite end of the shaft (14); c1) wherein the handle (16) can be used to insert the collecting container (12) into the vagina and / or to rotate the collecting container (12) about its longitudinal axis within the vagina and / or to remove the collecting container (12) from the vagina is made possible; and c2) wherein a bore (24) is made in the handle (16) in such a way that it communicates with the hollow interior of the shaft (14) or with the ventilation pipe (30), in order to remove the collection container (12 ) to ensure an air supply from the vagina in order to avoid possible pressure differences.

Description

The invention relates to a device for receiving and controlled discharge of liquid excreta from a vagina.

State of the art

Known devices for collecting liquid vaginal discharge are, for example, devices for collecting menstrual fluid, which can be introduced into the vagina for a limited period of time, placed there and then removed again.

A known device of this kind is in the DE 20 2009 008 893 U1 described. Here, an approximately cup-shaped or funnel-shaped (open at the top) elastic shell is described for collecting menstrual fluid, which can be inserted into the vagina by means of a handle formed in its longitudinal axis outwardly or removed again.

Another font ( WO 06033539 A1 ) describes z. B. a "Vessel of menstruation". Here, for example, a collection and removal of liquid menstrual excretions takes place by means of an actively manageable device, which is temporally limited introduced into the vagina and then removed again.

The further writing ( GB 2 249 573 A ) describes a method or device for collecting (collecting) vaginal secretions or menstrual fluid for diagnostic purposes. An absorbent medium is placed interlabially or intravaginally. The liquid is collected by the absorbing medium. Then the medium is removed, the trapped liquid extracted from it and fed to medical diagnostics. For the intravaginal collection of fluid, the absorbent medium may also be placed in a housing with fluid receiving openings prior to insertion into the vagina. Unintended outflow of vaginal fluid is prevented here by using the absorbent material inside the reservoir.

The font WO 2009/126088 A1 relates to a hygiene protection agent intended for placing in the vagina of a user. The hygiene protection agent is characterized by a shell-shaped body, which narrows from the center upwards and downwards. The base body is provided at a certain part of its surface with openings for a liquid intake, whereby a leakage of liquid is prevented.

In Scripture WO 2011/051502 A1 Also described is a device for removing fluid from a vagina. The device is preferably made of a biologically inert, non-absorbent material. It has an elongate body (container) and a decoupling element. The device is inserted into the vagina and left in the vagina for a certain period of time. In this case, vaginal fluid is received in the interior of the container through openings in the outer wall of the container. If necessary, then the device is pulled out after a sufficient fluid intake from the vagina.

Especially after a sexual act, leakage of existing seminal fluid (ejaculate) from the vagina may occur over an extended period of time. As a rule, this leads to soiling, for example, the bedding, underwear, etc. Furthermore, often arises in women an uncomfortable incontinence, which is not or only insufficiently reduced or prevented by the use of hygiene products, such as panty liners or similar absorbent articles.

In essence, however, no known device discloses a possibility specifically for receiving and controlled (targeted) removal of vaginal fluid exudates introduced into the vagina during sexual intercourse, for example seminal fluid.

task

The object of the invention is to provide a device by means of which a recording and controlled removal of liquid excretions from a vagina is made possible.

solution

This object is achieved by the invention with the features of the independent claim. Advantageous developments of the invention are characterized in the subclaims. The wording of all claims is hereby incorporated by reference into the content of this specification. The invention also includes all reasonable and in particular all mentioned combinations of independent and / or dependent claims.

There is proposed a device for receiving and controllably discharging fluid excretions from a vagina having a collection container for receiving and collecting vaginal fluid exudates.

The collecting container is formed as a hollow body with a longitudinal axis which is closed by two ends.

In this case, the collecting container has a maximum outer diameter perpendicular to its longitudinal axis of 20 to 30 mm.

In the outer wall of the collecting container a plurality of holes are introduced so that they can penetrate the liquid precipitates in the collecting container.

The holes introduced into the outer wall of the collecting container have a diameter of 0.8 mm to 1.5 mm, preferably of 1.0 mm.

Furthermore, a shaft is provided, which is fixedly connected to the collecting container. The shaft or a ventilation tube protrudes with a first (upper) end through one of the ends of the collecting container along the longitudinal axis of the collecting container partially into the collecting container.

At the opposite end of the shaft, a handle is fixed.

By means of the handle, an insertion of the collecting container into the vagina as well as a turning process of the collecting container about its longitudinal axis within the vagina can be carried out. Also, the removal of the collection container from the vagina is made possible by means of the handle.

A bore is made in the handle so as to communicate with the hollow interior of the shaft or with the vent tube to provide air delivery upon removal of the vaginal receptacle to avoid potential pressure differentials.

The device makes it possible, in particular, to prevent an uncontrolled outflow of ejaculate from the vagina after a sexual act and thereby also avoid laundry soiling, for example of bed linen and / or underwear.

The presence of the reaching into the reservoir shaft or tube prevents liquid from leaking through the handle on the same.

Without the hole (hole) in the handle, pressure differences could arise when removing (withdrawing) the collection container from the vagina. To compensate for any pressure differences when inserting and removing the device, air can flow through the hole in the handle (handle) into the device. By compensating for any differences in pressure when removing the collection container from the vagina, the formation of a negative pressure is prevented, which could cause an unwanted suction effect.

In an advantageous embodiment, the collecting container is expediently separable perpendicular to its longitudinal axis in an upper and a lower half-shell to allow emptying and cleaning of the collecting container.

In the embodiment of the device without the possibility of disassembly of the collecting container into two half-shells, this embodiment of the device may be designed, for example, as a disposable article. The demountable design, however, allows rinsing and cleaning of the device and thus multiple usability.

It is advantageous if the device is made of a biologically compatible material for the human body, preferably of plastic.

It is favorable if the device has an overall length of 100 to 150 mm, preferably 130 mm.

The collecting container has an outer diameter of 20 to 30 mm, preferably 25 mm. Adapted to the human body, a length of the collecting container of 70 to 100 mm, preferably 85 mm, low.

It is advantageous if the shaft has an outer diameter of 5 to 15 mm, preferably 8 to 12 mm, and has a length of 25 to 80 mm, wherein the shaft or the ventilation tube to a length of 20 to 30 mm , preferably of 25 mm, projects into the collecting container.

The introduced into the outer wall of the collecting wells have a diameter of 0.8 mm to 1.5 mm, preferably of 1.0 mm.

The hole diameter of the lateral bores in the collecting container is chosen in this case with regard to a capillary effect occurring and a certain surface tension of the mucous (slimy) liquid (eg sperm fluid) such that the added liquid itself closes the collecting container on the longitudinal sides or not alone under the Influence of gravity can escape again.

It is also favorable if the bores introduced into the outer wall of the collecting container are arranged with an intermediate distance from one another of 4 to 6 mm, preferably 5 mm.

Such an arrangement and number of holes ensures a sufficient possibility for the penetration of the liquid into the interior of the collecting container.

It is expedient to introduce a bore with a diameter of 1 to 8 mm, preferably 4 mm, into the handle. The dimensions of the bore are sufficient to ensure the required pressure equalization

The handle can have both a spherical shape and the shape of other geometric or biological body. However, all alternative shapes should be chosen so that there are no corners or edges.

In an advantageous embodiment, the handle can also be dismantled into an upper and a lower half shell. Here, the ventilation tube is connected to the lower half-shell, wherein the ventilation tube penetrates the lower half-shell to stand in a communicating connection to the ambient air.

It is also expedient if the handle is designed as a screw cap which can be screwed onto the shaft. The vent tube is connected in this embodiment with the screw cap, wherein the vent tube penetrates the screw cap to stand in a communicating connection to the ambient air.

The method for receiving and controlled discharging liquid excretions from a vagina by means of the above-described apparatus is suitably carried out as described below.

First, the collection container of the device is inserted after a sexual act by means of the handle in the vagina.

The collection container remains with a residence time of several minutes, preferably from 2 to 5 minutes, in the vagina.

During the dwelling in the vagina, a plurality of slight rotational movements of the collecting container about its longitudinal axis is carried out by means of the handle. This causes liquid, preferably ejaculate, present in the vagina after a sexual act, to be introduced into the collecting container.

The penetration of the liquid takes place through the existing in the outer wall of the reservoir holes.

After expiration of the intended residence time of the collection container in the vagina of the collection container is removed by means of the handle from the vagina by pulling out.

After removal of the collection container from the vagina, the device can be disposed of.

If the device is designed in such a way that the collecting container can be dismantled into two half-shells, then it is separated into the two half-shells perpendicular to its longitudinal axis after removal from the vagina and the absorbed liquid is removed by rinsing and cleaning, for example with clear water.

After rinsing and cleaning, the two half-shells of the collecting container are again detachably joined together.

The device can now be reused again after rinsing and cleaning, with the steps described above repeated in a reuse.

The collection container is shaped in length and diameter so that it can be easily placed behind the vaginal entrance and does not slip out in the rest position independently. There the device lingers for a few minutes (eg two minutes). The slight rotational movements of the collecting container along its longitudinal axis by rotating the handle accelerate the process of penetration of the liquid to be absorbed into the collecting container.

Supported by the pressure of the vaginal wall on the collecting container and by the rotational movements, the liquid (sperm and vaginal secretions) is spent through the existing holes in the collecting container of the device.

The collection container may have both a hemispherical-shaped cylindrical shape and the shape of other geometric or biological bodies. However, all alternative shapes should be chosen so that there are no corners or edges.

The manipulation of the device (insertion of the collection container into the vagina, rotation within the vagina, removal from the vagina) requires a body-adapted construction which ensures that in all processes associated with body tissue, such as insertion, with some friction. Turning or removing the collection container, any possibility of injury to a user is excluded.

Further details and features will become apparent from the following description of preferred embodiments in conjunction with the dependent claims. In this case, the respective features can be implemented on their own or in combination with one another.

The embodiments are shown schematically in the figures. The same reference numerals in the individual figures designate the same or functionally identical or with respect to their functions corresponding elements. In detail shows:

1 an overall perspective view (schematically) of a first embodiment of the device with collapsible collecting container;

2 a perspective view (schematically) of the device according to the first embodiment with the decomposed into two half-shells collecting container;

3 an overall perspective view (schematically) of a second embodiment of the device with a demountable into two half-shells collecting container and a collapsible handle;

4 a sectional view (longitudinal section, schematically) of the device according to the second embodiment; and

5 a perspective view (schematically) of the decomposed into the main elements device according to the second embodiment.

• – einem Sammelbehälter 12,
• – einem tubusartigen Mittelteil (Schaft) 14, und
• – einer kugelförmigen Handhabe 16.

This in 1 shown first embodiment of the device 10 for picking up and controlled discharge of liquid excretions from a vagina consists of the following elements:

• - a collection container 12 .
• - a tubular middle part (shaft) 14 , and
• - a spherical handle 16 ,

The device 10 preferably has a total length of 130 mm and is formed of a biocompatible plastic.

The collection container 12 preferably has a diameter of 25 mm and a length of 85 mm. He expediently consists of two half-shells 20 . 22 which are detachably connected to each other. In the outer wall of the collection container 12 is a plurality of symmetrical to each other, arranged in a plurality of rows of holes 18 brought in. The holes 18 have a diameter of about 1.0 mm. The distance between the holes 18 is preferably 5 mm.

The tubular middle part 14 has an outer diameter of about 8 mm, and a total length of about 70 mm. At its upper end is the middle part 14 fix with the collection container 12 connected, the middle part 14 while about 25 mm in the sump 12 protrudes.

At its lower end is the shaft 14 fix with the handle 16 connected.

In the example spherical shaped handle 16 is a hole 24 introduced with a diameter of about 4 mm.

After a sexual act, the collection container 12 for receiving and collecting liquid excreta from a vagina (preferably seminal fluid) by means of the handle 16 introduced into the vagina. There the collection container lingers 12 a few minutes (preferably 2 minutes). By the pressure of the vaginal wall on the collecting container 12 and, assisted by multiple gentle turning of the storage tank 12 during the dwelling in the vagina by means of the handle 16 around the longitudinal axis of the device 10 , Influence or infiltration of the liquid to be discharged through the holes 18 in the collection container 12 causes. After picking up the liquid becomes the collection container 12 by means of the handle 16 removed from the vagina.

Through the hole introduced into the handle 24 can air in the device 10 inflow, thereby possibly occurring pressure differences during insertion or removal of the collecting container 12 can be compensated. At the same time, the occurrence of a negative pressure when removing the device can be prevented.

By means of the in the collecting container 12 in-reaching shaft (tube) 14 will prevent the liquid from the spherical handle 16 exit.

The collection container 12 can be opened after removal from the vagina (perpendicular to its longitudinal axis in the two half-shells 20 . 22 be disassembled). It then takes the emptying (rinsing) and cleaning. Thereafter, the collection container 12 reassembled and prepared for possible reuse.

In 2 is the device 10 with opened collecting tank 12 shown. The collection container 12 is here perpendicular to its longitudinal axis in the two half-shells 20 . 22 decomposed, which after rinsing and cleaning with clear water are releasably connected to each other again.

By the way, meet for the 2 mutatis mutandis to 1 made statements to.

That in the 3 to 5 illustrated second embodiment of the device 10 points opposite to in the 1 and 2 In the first embodiment shown, some peculiarities take into account the fact that the amount of fluid in the vagina can be significantly increased by the introduction of lubricant as well as by the use of vaginal suppositories for contraception. The problem with such a situation may be that in the vagina the amount of liquid to be removed increases in such a way that the resulting hydrostatic pressure becomes greater than the surface tension of the liquid. This can be an undesirable dripping of liquid from the entrance holes 18 the device 10 have as a consequence. Furthermore, the surface tension can be further reduced by such means, which counteracts the Selbstverschließenden effect.

The middle part (shaft) 14 as well as the handle 16 the device 10 are also formed in the second embodiment as a hollow body. One above the other and with the collection container 12 they are so firmly connected that the liquid freely from the reservoir 12 into the handle 16 can get. Thus, middle part 14 and handle 16 serve as an additional liquid reservoir. The outer diameter (shaft diameter) of the middle part 14 is chosen to be about 2 mm larger than in the first embodiment, wherein the outer diameter (shaft diameter) is now about 10 mm.

The spherical handle 16 is in this embodiment of the device 10 designed dismountable, wherein on the outer, removable half-part 28 the handle 16 a ventilation pipe 30 is attached. In the assembled state of the device 10 opens the ventilation pipe 30 on the one hand in the ventilation opening (bore) 24 the removable half part 28 the handle 16 while holding it with its opposite end in the lower reservoir 22 protrudes. When removing the half part 28 the handle 16 from the half part 26 at the same time becomes the ventilation pipe attached to it 30 from the lower reservoir 22 and the middle part (shaft) 14 pulled out.

Due to this modified embodiment of the device 10 has the leak-proof volume (with vertical attitude of the device 10 ) compared to the first embodiment increased by more than a factor of 3 to about 9.5 ml.

By the way, meet for the 3 to 5 mutatis mutandis to the 1 and 2 made statements to.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

10

Device for receiving / removing liquid waste

12

Clippings

14

Tubular middle section (shaft)

16

Handle / handgrip

18

Bores / holes

20

upper half shell of the collection container

22

lower half shell of the collection container

24

Ventilation opening (hole) in the handle 16

26

fixed half part of the handle 16

28

removable half part of the handle 16

30

Ventilation tube (ventilation tube)

cited patent literature:

• DE 20 2009 008 893 U1
• WO 06033539 A1
• GB 2 349 573 A
• WO 2009/126088 A1
• WO 2012/051502 A1

Claims (12)

Contraption ( 10 ) for receiving and controlled discharging liquid excreta from a vagina, comprising: a) a collecting container ( 12 ) for receiving and collecting the liquid precipitates; a1) the collecting container ( 12 ) is formed as a hollow body having a longitudinal axis which is closed by two ends; a2) the collecting container ( 12 ) has a maximum outer diameter perpendicular to its longitudinal axis of 20 to 30 mm; a3) the collecting container ( 12 ) has an outer wall into which a plurality of bores ( 18 ) are introduced so that the liquid precipitates in the collecting container ( 12 ) can penetrate; a4) wherein the in the outer wall of the collecting container ( 12 ) bores ( 18 ) have a diameter of 0.8 mm to 1.5 mm; b) a fix with the collecting container ( 12 ) connected shaft ( 14 ), b1) the shaft ( 14 ) or a ventilation pipe ( 30 ) with a first end through one of the ends of the collecting container ( 12 ) along the longitudinal axis of the collecting container ( 12 ) partially into the collecting container ( 12 protruding into it; b2) wherein on the shaft opposite end of the collecting container ( 12 ) in the outer wall no holes ( 18 ) are introduced; c) with a handle ( 16 ), which at the opposite end of the shaft ( 14 ) is fixed; c1) whereby by means of the handle ( 16 ) an insertion of the collecting container ( 12 ) in the vagina and / or a turning operation of the collecting container ( 12 ) is executable around its longitudinal axis within the vagina and / or removing the collecting container ( 12 ) is made possible from the vagina; and c2) wherein in the handle ( 16 ) a hole ( 24 ) is inserted in such a way that it fits with the hollow interior of the shaft ( 14 ) or with the ventilation pipe ( 30 ) is in a communicating connection in order to remove the collecting container ( 12 ) from the vagina to ensure an air supply in order to avoid possible pressure differences. Device according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the collecting container ( 12 ) perpendicular to its longitudinal axis in an upper and a lower half-shell ( 20 . 22 ) can be dismantled to drain and clean the collecting container ( 12 ). Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the device ( 10 ) has a total length of 100 to 150 mm. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the collecting container ( 12 ) has a length of 70 to 100 mm. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a) that the shaft ( 14 ) has an outer diameter of 5 to 15 mm; and b) has a length of 25 to 80 mm. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the shaft ( 14 ) or the ventilation pipe ( 30 ) up to a length of 20 to 30 mm in the collecting container ( 12 ) protrudes. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in the outer wall of the collecting container ( 12 ) bores ( 18 ) are arranged with an intermediate distance from each other of 4 to 6 mm. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the in the handle ( 16 ) introduced bore ( 24 ) has a diameter of 1 to 8 mm. Device according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the handle ( 16 ) in an upper and a lower half-shell ( 26 . 28 ) can be dismantled; and that the ventilation pipe ( 30 ) with the lower half shell ( 28 ) connected is; the ventilation tube ( 30 ) into the hole ( 24 ) opens. Device according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the handle ( 16 ) is designed as a screw cap, which on the shaft ( 14 ) is screwed; the ventilation tube ( 30 ) into the hole ( 24 ) opens. Method for receiving and controlled discharge of liquid excretions from a vagina by means of the device according to one of the preceding claims, comprising the following steps: a) the collecting container ( 12 ) of the device ( 10 ) is after a sexual act by means of the handle ( 16 ) introduced into the vagina; b) the collecting container ( 12 ) remains with a residence time of 2 to 5 minutes in the vagina; c) during the dwelling in the vagina by means of the handle ( 16 ) a plurality of slight rotational movements of the collecting container ( 12 ) about the longitudinal axis of the device ( 10 ) executed; c1) whereby an infiltration of the liquid precipitates into the collecting container ( 12 ) is effected; and c2) wherein the penetration of the liquid precipitates through the in the outer wall of the collecting container ( 12 ) existing holes ( 18 ) he follows; d) after the residence time of the collection container ( 12 ) in the vagina, the collecting container ( 12 ) by means of the handle ( 16 ) removed from the vagina. Method according to the preceding claim, characterized in that a) that the collecting container ( 12 ) after removal from the vagina perpendicular to its longitudinal axis in the two half-shells ( 20 . 22 ) and the absorbed liquid is removed by rinsing and cleaning, and b) that the two half shells ( 20 . 22 ) of the collecting container ( 12 ) be put together again.

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